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Flex Sensor
Flex Sensor Pinout
Flex sensors are usually available in two sizes. One is 2.2 inch and another is 4.5 inch. Although
the sizes are different the basic function remains the same. They are also divided based on
resistance. There are LOW resistance, MEDIUM resistance and HIGH resistance types. Choose
the appropriate type depending on requirement. Here we are going to discuss 2.2inch Flex sensor
that is FS-L-0055.
FS-L-0055 Equivalents
FS-L-0095, FS-L-0112, etc
In this resistive network we have two resistances. One is constant resistance (R1) and other
is variable resistance (RV1). Vo is the voltage at midpoint of VOLTAGE DIVIDER circuit and is
also the output voltage. Vo is also the voltage across the variable resistance (RV1). So when the
resistance value of RV1 is changed the output voltage Vo also changes. So we will have
resistance change in voltage change with VOLTAGE DIVIDER circuit.
Here we will replace the variable resistance (RV1) with FLEX SENSOR. The circuit will be as
below.
As shown in figure, R1 here is a constant resistance and FLEX SENSOR which acts as a
variable resistance. Vo being output voltage and also the voltage across the FLEX SENSOR.
Here,
Vo = VCC (Rx/ (R1+Rx)).
Rx - FLEX SENSOR resistance
Now, when the FLEX SENSOR is bent the terminal resistance increases. This increase also
appears in VOLTAGE DIVIDER circuit. With that the drop across the FLEX SENSOR increases
so is Vo. So with increase in bent of FLEX sensor Vo voltage increases linearly. With that we
have VOLTAGE parameter representing the flex.
We can take this VOLTAGE parameter and feed it to ADC to get the digital value which can be
used conveniently.
Applications
Robotics
Gaming (Virtual Motion)
Medical Devices
Computer Peripherals
Musical Instruments
Physical Therapy
2D-Model
Measurements in millimeter (inches)